FC Girondins de Bordeaux folded due to financial issues

Incidentally, that was their first match back in their stadium. They've been renting the municipality owned stadium since it was built but they haven't been paying the rent or even the match day operating costs so they got thrown out at the start of the season.

They're back in now with the council effectively writing off the debt. They still have to come up with the matchday costs though. They're being charged about €50k/match to play there. That's with a capacity restriction of 12k (the stadium actually holds about 40k)

They're still bankrupt, but for the moment at least they're in business.

If you've got an Atlantic subscription there's a nice summary of what's been going on here:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/57...-financial-trouble?source=user-shared-article
 

I can respect that. Some players aren't ready to retire, just because the big leagues don't want them anymore. It doesn't have to be about money.

Teddy Sheringham did something similar (not comparing his career heights to Carroll!). When he left United he took a series of jobs going steadily down the pyramid, to keep playing at a serious level, just because he enjoyed his work.

I hope it works out for him and Bordeaux.
 
Andy Carroll looks born to play in lower leagues of French football
when you see him scoring headers for fun there it makes you stop for a moment and think maybe brexit can work.
 
Well I'm enjoying Andy Carroll playing for Bordeaux far more than I expected. It's a beautiful city and I'm sure there's a huge sense of unity from the fans & players given what's gone on with the club.
 
This will be Scandi Carroll in Vanarama National League North next season.
 
Fair play to him.
Doesn’t have to do it but just wants to play.
Is obviously still a cut above everyone else at that level and I think it’s pretty heartwarming.
Hope he drags them up again.
 
He's a man on a mission.


Carroll's weekly goals updates > Ronaldo's.
 
Becoming a folk hero at this point in his career must feel great. I admit it, I respect the guy for this.
 
Never would have thought we'd be cheering on Andy Carroll. But what the heck, go on! :devil: